Greetings BMB archers!
The summer tournament season is in full swing, and it's been great to see BMB members at tournaments both local (like Arrows in the Vineyard) and national (USAT Salt Lake Summit). With all that going on, there's still plenty happening in our little neck of the woods; here's a summary of what we've got going on at BMB this month:
- Our monthly range maintenance Work Party happens this coming Saturday, June 6. We had a pretty light turnout at the last one, and were unable to make any headway on clearing the Upper 14 field course trails. With the occasional rain that we've been getting, the overgrowth on the Upper 14 field course has gotten way ahead of us, making conditions downright hazardous due to the risk of ticks and rattlesnakes. Please come out and help us take back the Upper 14!
- Work starts around 8 AM; come find us in the clubhouse/picnic area by the main parking. If arriving late, just look around and any of the volunteers on site can point you in the right direction.
- Dress as if for yard work, and bring work/gardening gloves if you have them.
- As a thank-you to our volunteers, we'll be serving lunch and refreshments when work activities wrap up.
- All parts of the range will be closed to shooting, and will reopen no earlier than 2 PM.
- Looking to log volunteer hours? Sign up via the Santa Clara County volunteering site.
- Work starts around 8 AM; come find us in the clubhouse/picnic area by the main parking. If arriving late, just look around and any of the volunteers on site can point you in the right direction.
- There's no Club Shoot this month, as we'll be hosting the Santa Teresa Cup tournament that weekend.
- BMB's inaugural "USAT-style" tournament, the Santa Teresa Cup, is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14.
- Saturday will feature a 720 (12 ends of 6 arrows) qualifying round.
- Sunday will feature 1-on-1 match play (like elimination rounds, but we're doing Swiss-system brackets to ensure everyone gets to shoot multiple matches).
- USA Archery age and equipment divisions and standard target sizes and distances.
- Entry fee: $30 for current BMB members, $40 for non-members.
- For more details, see our announcement or go straight to the registration form.
- Registration closes at the end of Sunday, June 7; no walk-ons will be accepted!
- Our Wednesday Night 3D League concludes this week, with final event on Wednesday, June 3.
- Cost: $10 for adults (16+), $5 for youth (11-15), free for cub archers (6-10).
- Shooting times begin at 4pm and run through 6pm.
- Learn more at our 3D League web page.
- The Wednesday Night 3D League BBQ/Potluck will be held on Saturday, July 11, starting at noon.
- We'll be presenting awards to this year's League winners, raffling off a variety of archery gear, and serving up some tasty eats.
- Everyone (and their family) who shot or volunteered at a 3D League event is welcome.
Here are just a few of the many other events happening elsewhere at other MTBA ranges:
- Want more 3D? Santa Cruz Archers is holding their annual 3D in the Redwoods event on Sunday, June 7.
- Registration is still open for the 2026 NFAA Southwest Sectionals field archery tournament at King's Mountain Archers, Sunday, June 14.
- King's Mountain Archers is also hosting the CBH State Field Championship the following weekend on Saturday, June 20.
That's about it for this month. Good luck to all of you competing at any of the above tournaments, as well as USAT SoCal Showdown and the California State Outdoors Championship later this month! Keep cool and keep shooting...
See you at the range!
- The BMB Directors